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Here is the answer for the crossword clue New one, perhaps, needs backing of the others last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FOREST.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FOREST New one, perhaps, needs backing of the others (6) The Guardian Cryptic May 2, 2023
8% NEITHER Not one or the other in there, perhaps (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 3, 2026
7% ASIF "Pull the other one!" (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 24, 2026
7% ALSO "One other thing ..." (4) Universal Oct 21, 2026
7% MAKESMERRY Rings in the New Year, perhaps (10) New York Times Midi Oct 21, 2026
7% EITHER One or other (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Sep 30, 2026
7% REBOUND Come back with a new cover perhaps (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 14, 2026
6% ALIBI A suspect needs a watertight one (5) New York Times Special Crossword Oct 21, 2026
6% POSTERN Placard new for back door (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Oct 21, 2026
6% TOO "Not ___ shabby!" (compliment for a new outfit, perhaps) (3)

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